Kallen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Kallen Kaslana (卡莲) 125
Alias(es)	King Arthur / Artoria Pendragon; Li Pu (an identity she claims while rejecting identification as Kallen or Cecilia) 76 144 300
Species/Race	Human 186
Gender	Female 125
Affiliation	Schicksal; formerly recognized as Schicksal's strongest Valkyrie 125
Occupation/Role	Valkyrie; guardian of the Kaslana family and protector against the Honkai 125 185
Status	Active; her soul is described by Otto as incomplete and intertwined with other identities 247 300
First Appearance	Chapter 125

Background / History

Kallen is remembered as a Kaslana ancestor who lived roughly five centuries earlier. Siegfried identifies her as the eldest daughter of the 29th Kaslana family head and Schicksal's strongest Valkyrie in 1453. 125

Accounts surrounding Kallen Fantasy portray her as a Schicksal heretic who turned against the organization after witnessing its ruling class exploit the public through indulgences. She adopted a “hero mode” of robbing the rich to help the poor and was ultimately forced eastward. 192 270

In the present, Li Pu draws Kallen as a character through the System. Her unusually high “understanding value” allows her to be equipped immediately, and she introduces herself as Kallen Kaslana while demonstrating Kaslana-style Gun Fu. 125 Her existence is complicated by her connection to Li Pu's body and other awakened identities: she later awakens in Li Pu's body, and Otto maintains that Kallen's soul is incomplete. 143 247

During the search for Excalibur and Avalon, Kallen enters a Divine Realm and seeks a sealed box connected to the Honkai. She temporarily acts as Yae Village's guardian, protecting it from infected beasts while trying to understand Yae Sakura and the Demon in the Box. 126 180 186

Kallen initially refuses to believe that Yae Sakura is willingly pursuing revenge. Once Sakura confirms that she is no longer the village's guardian but a “revenger,” Kallen still refuses to stand aside and allow the villagers to be massacred. 200 Later, she provokes the Chief Priest into a fatal confrontation and incites villagers to turn against the local authorities, but declines to intervene in the resulting riot because she judges neither side innocent. 242 243

Personality

Kallen is passionate, forthright, and intensely driven by her duty to protect people from the Honkai. She rejects being called stubborn, describing herself instead as persistent. 126 Her core creed is the Kaslana conviction: taking pride in protecting humanity from the Collapse. 185

Her idealism makes her slow to distrust people she considers allies, particularly Yae Sakura. She prefers to believe that Sakura's actions have an innocent explanation until confronted with undeniable evidence. 180 200 Conversely, Kallen reacts sharply when others impose identities from her past onto her, particularly when Siegfried and Otto call her Cecilia or treat her as a former lover. 144

Although protective, she is not indiscriminately merciful. Her experiences with Schicksal's leadership and Yae Village lead her to distinguish between innocent people and exploitative rulers or violent rioters. 192 243

Abilities & Skills

Kaslana Gun Fu

Kallen uses the Kaslana family's specialized gun-combat techniques, combining mobile close-range fighting with rapid dual-pistol fire. 125

• Dual-wields modified Colt Pythons and can destroy multiple airborne mechs with precise shots. 125 139
• Her normal gunfire can be insufficient against heavily armored enemies such as a Temple-class Honkai Beast. 294
• Uses mobility and tactical withdrawal rather than forcing unwinnable engagements. 129 139

Nova

Kallen can deploy Nova, a descending automated turret that saturates an area with machine-gun fire. 129

• Cleared a group of Knight-class Honkai Beasts after Rosaliya disrupted their formation. 129
• Requires setup time and a suitable opening before deployment. 129
• Remains active for only five minutes. 129

Excalibur and Holy-Light Attacks

Kallen can wield Excalibur, releasing destructive holy light against large forces. 139

• Used Excalibur after being surrounded by Anti-Entropy Spider Mechs, annihilating the main pursuing force. 139
• Later used Excalibur to clear Honkai Beasts and open an escape route for Bronya's group. 300
• Excessive use of her large-scale “Curry Cannon” attack leaves her severely weakened and comatose, though not fatally injured. 141

Oath of Judah

Kallen is qualified to wield the Oath of Judah, a weapon specifically made for her. 84 144

• Can use it as a blunt weapon resembling a warhammer. 144
• Threatened Siegfried with it after he invoked Cecilia to pressure her. 144

Kaslana Conviction

Kallen's will to protect humanity is both a personal creed and a source of resistance. 185

• Resisted and defeated the consciousness of the 12th Herrscher when it invaded her mind. 185
• Continues fighting despite exhaustion from daily village patrols and repeated encounters with infected beasts. 186
• Refuses to abandon civilians even when Yae Sakura chooses vengeance against the village. 200

Battlefield Leadership

Kallen rapidly assesses threats, assigns targets, and prioritizes her companions' survival. 289 294

• Guides Kiana through her first true Honkai zone and stresses weapon checks, scouting, and stealth. 289
• Directs Mei and Kiana against separate Honkai Beast classes while personally confronting a Temple-class enemy. 294
• Plans defensive holdouts and searches for missing allies while others maintain a secure position. 295

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Modified Colt Pythons — A pair of enhanced pistols used for dual-wielding Gun Fu. 125
• Nova — A temporary airborne turret with high-density automatic fire. 129
• Excalibur — A holy sword capable of producing large-scale holy-light attacks. 139
• Avalon — Excalibur's sheath, sought alongside the sword in the Divine Realm. 126
• Oath of Judah — Kallen's dedicated weapon; can be wielded in a hammer-like form. 84 144
• Curry Stick / greatsword — A large sword Kallen uses when she lacks a firearm. 241

Relationships

• Li Pu — Kallen is a System-drawn character tied to Li Pu's body and identities. She recognizes a Kaslana-like conviction in him, and they acknowledge one another as comrades despite their disagreements over trust and protecting people. 125 143 185 186 192
• Otto Apocalypse — Otto is Kallen's fiancé and is obsessed with restoring her completely. Kallen rejects his attempts to define her through her past identity and angrily resists his romantic advances. 143 144 247
• Yae Sakura — Kallen initially trusts Sakura and defends her character, but later opposes Sakura's revenge against Yae Village. Their bond remains emotionally significant despite their conflict. 180 200 308
• Kiana Kaslana — Kiana regards Kallen as a legendary ancestor. Kallen mentors her in the Honkai zone, encourages practical preparation, and trusts her to take assigned targets in battle. 289 293 294
• Siegfried Kaslana — A descendant who recognizes Kallen as his ancestor. Their interactions are tense and comedic, particularly when Siegfried refers to her as his wife or connects her to Cecilia. 125 126 144
• Rosaliya and Liliya — Kallen meets the twins during her time around World Serpent and seeks permission to bring them to the Hyperion for Valkyrie training. 148
• Theresa Apocalypse — Theresa carries a fragment of Kallen's soul, granting her compatibility with the Oath of Judah. 84

Story Role / Major Arcs

System Summoning and Excalibur Search

• Li Pu draws Kallen, who immediately joins the group as a high-understanding Valkyrie character. 125
• She leads the search for Excalibur and Avalon through an unfamiliar realm, refusing the Fire Keeper's invitation to become a Lord of Cinder. 126
• Uses Nova to eliminate Knight-class Honkai Beasts, then orders a retreat when faced with an unfavorable fire-arrow attack. 129

Anti-Entropy Ambush

• Battles Anti-Entropy's Spider Mechs but flees when their numbers and coordinated tactics overwhelm her. 138 139
• Transforms into a blonde form and unleashes Excalibur's holy light to destroy the pursuing main force. 139
• Is later captured by the Blade of Unending squad and falls into a coma after overusing her Curry Cannon. 141

Yae Village and the Demon in the Box

• Searches for the sealed box and initially accepts Yae Sakura's explanation that she secured it out of concern. 180 181
• Defends Yae Village from Honkai threats while developing a shared sense of purpose with Li Pu. 185 186
• Rejects Yae Sakura's revenge and refuses to allow the villagers' slaughter, even after becoming disillusioned with them. 198 200
• Returns to confront the Chief Priest, overturns the immediate sacrifice crisis, and refuses to involve herself in the ensuing conflict between rioters and local rulers. 242 243

Artificial Collapse in Changkong City

• Detects Kiana's disguise and quickly identifies the artificial Collapse threat. 281 282
• Guides Kiana and Mei through a genuine Honkai zone while searching for Mei. 289 290
• Commands the team against a Temple-class Honkai Beast and personally holds its attention until Saber intervenes. 294

Notable Quotes

“Kaslanas are the shield of the people!” 185

“I! Kallen Kaslana will absolutely not step aside! To watch you slaughter the villagers of Yae Village as you please.” 200

“I don't protect rioters, nor do I protect these greedy remnants of feudalism.” 243